1995 MAZDA PROTEGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

232

Owner Complaints

42 Crashes 5 Fires 1 Death

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

16

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE

The 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE has received a total of 232 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (36 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (14 complaints), and Air Bags (12 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE, potentially affecting up to 1,518,347 vehicles.

Recall 15V674000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

| 1,368,500 vehicles affected

Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 00V118000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

| 76,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT LEAD WIRE RUNNING THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE SOLDERED CONNECTION TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Consequence: THE FAILURE OF THE WIRE CONNECTION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

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Recall 95V184000 — AIR BAGS

| 51,817 vehicles affected

Defect: THE TIE DOWN HOOKS CAN CAUSE UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS THAT CAN RESULT IN UNNECESSARY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.

Consequence: INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE TIE DOWN HOOKS WITH MODIFIED TIE DOWN HOOKS.

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Recall 95V033000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

| 5,760 vehicles affected

Defect: THE WIRE ROD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS CAN DEVELOP MINUTE CRACKS CAUSING BREAKAGE OF THE SPRINGS.

Consequence: THIS BREAKAGE CAN CAUSE ENGINE CHATTER, DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE PISTONS, AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN (16) VALVE SPRINGS IN THE ENGINE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE

232 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 36 21 Crashes 2 Fires 36 Injuries 1 Death
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 14
Air Bags
Complaints: 12 4 Crashes 7 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 10
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 10
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 8
Seats
Complaints: 8
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 7
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 7
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 5 4 Crashes 7 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 13 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlsprings
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries

Most Recent Complaints

#10587776 | AIR BAGS | | 49,000 miles
THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED WHILE I WAS OUT SIDE THE CAR , THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS & I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY EITHER MAZDA CORP OR THE DEALER & I HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER , THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS RECALLS ON THE 1995 PROTEGE & AT NO TIME I WAS EVER CONTACTED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL PERIOD. IN 1997 THE ENGINE DIED & I HAD TO PAY THE SUM OF $1500.00 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE & THERE WERE RECALLS I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION OF. I CONTACTED BOTH MAZDA OF NORTH AMERICA & THE DEALER PLAZA AUTO MALL WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1995 & BOTH REFUSED MY REQUEST TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, DUE TO CORROSION. UPDATED 08/27/14
#10587776 | ENGINE | | 49,000 miles
THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED WHILE I WAS OUT SIDE THE CAR , THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS & I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY EITHER MAZDA CORP OR THE DEALER & I HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER , THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS RECALLS ON THE 1995 PROTEGE & AT NO TIME I WAS EVER CONTACTED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL PERIOD. IN 1997 THE ENGINE DIED & I HAD TO PAY THE SUM OF $1500.00 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE & THERE WERE RECALLS I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION OF. I CONTACTED BOTH MAZDA OF NORTH AMERICA & THE DEALER PLAZA AUTO MALL WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1995 & BOTH REFUSED MY REQUEST TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, DUE TO CORROSION. UPDATED 08/27/14
#10585596 | AIR BAGS | | 49,000 miles
I WAS OUT OF THE CAR & BOTH AIR BAGS EXPLODED , THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS , BUT I WAS NEVER INFORMED BY MAZDA CORP ,I BECAME AWARE OF THE RECALL AFTER THE AIR BAGS EXPLODED. *JS
#10230884 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | 125,000 miles
1995 MAZDA PROTEGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
#10178813 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | 12,546 miles Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
TL* - THE CONTACT HAD A 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE WHICH WAS IN A HEAD ON CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH UNDER DRY CONDITIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER HEAD ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. THAT CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WEREN'T ANY SKID MARKS IN THE ROAD TO INDICATE THAT EITHER VEHICLE TRIED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS A POLICE REPORT FROM THE CRASH. THE CONTACT HAS THE STEERING SECTION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE AIR BAG. *NM THE DECEDENTS GRANDMOTHER WROTE IN. UPDATED 02/26/07.*JB

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Safety Rating for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE

Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

00100 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM INOPERATIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON. *TT

01298 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

CONCERNS WITH MANUAL CONTROL DOOR MIRROR NOT ADJUSTABLE. *YC

00198 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CONCERNS REGARDING THE HEARTER NOT WORKING EFFIECIENTLY OR ENGINE TAKES TOO LING TO WARM-UP. *YC

00298 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CONDITIONS WITH THE SHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT MAY BE STIFF WHEN MOVING THROUGH ALL GEAR RANGES. *YC

970716015/97 — POWER TRAIN

CONCERNS OF RATTLING OR BUZZING NOISES IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLES. *YC

012/97S — SEATS

CENTER ARMREST LATCH SUPPORT REINFORCEMENT INSTALLATION. *TW

004/97U — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

DAMP CARPET ON PASSENGER SIDE WHEN OPERATING A/C. *TW

016/95 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *SD

024/95 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TAPPING NOISE AROUND 'B' PILLAR. *SD

030/95 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

POWER OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS VIBRATION. *SD

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1995 MAZDA PROTEGE.

Investigation EA99029 — VISIBILITY Closed

Opened:

HEADLIGHT WIRE BREAKAGE

Investigation PE99038 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Closed

Opened:

LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS

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